Second Form

After awakening, the Uta-Uta Fruit possesses the ability to connect the soul with the real world. This so-called soul is not the Yomi or heaven, but rather the ocean of consciousness.

This world exists independently of the Yomi and reality, intertwined within them, and is very similar to the Illusionary World that the Kurama Clan is naturally able to access, but the difference between the two lies in...

The Kurama Clan's instincts stem from their bloodline, but the Uta-Uta Fruit only grants the key to its secrets after the fruit is eaten.

Once upon a time, on some island, perhaps the predecessor of Elegia lived, unable to bear the suffering she endured, she ultimately chose to enter the consciousness world of Gogo, abandoning the pain of flesh and blood.

But as everyone embraces this eternal beauty, ever-growing desires cause all consciousnesses to intertwine, creating a nightmare leading to destruction in the composition of songs.

Thus, the Song Demon King, Tot Musica, was born.

"Heh, trying to escape suffering, only to end up composing a destructive lullaby in despair and madness—an absurd and comical drama..."

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

The underground ruins suddenly trembled, scattering countless specks of dust. Huayue's deep eyes took in everything from the underground ruins.

"Don't do anything unnecessary, the Citrus will be extremely troublesome."

The giant piano keys were wildly flailed, and terrifying, pitch-black notes flew everywhere. Tot Musica, who had just survived two miraculous Divine Departure a scratch, let out an astonishing shriek.

"Hey, hey, hey, what's this guy going to do next?"

"Haven't you had enough yet?! You were so frail and sickly before, you'd be tired and want to sleep after singing just a few songs, what's going on?!"

"That despicable bastard, how long do you intend to keep controlling our daughter?!"

"This is troublesome. Logically speaking, it should have reached its limit long ago. This guy is squeezing Uta's life out of him!"

Bang bang bang bang bang...

Lead bullets flew everywhere, and Ben Beckman's eyes blazed with anger. If this continued, Uta would truly be on the verge of death due to this overwhelming force.

"Think of something, Shanks!"

"What methods do you have? Mr. Huayue sent you to stop him, so he must know a way to completely resolve this, right?"

Bang!

The piano keys crashed down, creating a huge spiderweb-like crack beneath Shanks ' feet. From the gaping maw beneath his comical grin, crimson light gathered, and endless bolts of red lightning crackled around him.

"I don't have that ability. My brother said that this guy can only be temporarily defeated from the inside out. He can only enter that world by hearing Uta's singing. For now, we can only stall until she runs out of energy!"

"Assuming no one causes trouble..."

Her icy blue eyes met those azure eyes by chance, and Citrus smiled gently. Her small wings fluttered behind her as she slowly flew away into the distance.

"What a perceptive child! He noticed my ability in an instant. Perceptive Yamato is not cute at all."

Although Citrus flew out of Yamato's warning range, she did not choose to withdraw her ability; instead, she became even more enthusiastic.

"Her remaining strength should be enough to last until the end of the battle. I wonder what other abilities this ugly guy has. Let's show him, hehehe..."

Before he could finish speaking, Tot Musica, who was entangled with everyone, paused again. A strange and desperate song rang out from within him. The song, which came from another dimension, was mixed with the beauty of the future and the despair that was beginning to emerge.

"Brothers, be on alert! This guy's about to change again!"

His pupils contracted, Red-Haired Shanks shouted angrily, immediately Red-Haired Pirates on high alert.

Citrus, high in the sky, was immediately struck by a brightening smile.

"I knew it! How could an ancient consciousness aggregate only have this one ability? It really did have a second form!"

Surrounded by the crowd, the Song Demon King, Tot Musica, smiled broadly, his already sharp teeth becoming even sharper.

A deep purple top hat with a three-sided ornament resembling a crocodile's mouth protruded from its top, and its arms, which resembled piano keyboards, grew sharp claws. Its body also expanded from its original Giant Race size to a form comparable to a huge castle.

The dazzling light, carrying countless colorful musical notes, suddenly distorted reality, turning each note into a bizarre and wonderful musical note soldier.

His once-yellow hair was now tinged with a dark green, and the crimson lightning sparks flickering in his mouth were gathering strength, like a flash of lightning that would soon disappear.

"Oh no! Mirror Mountain!"

The chilling aura suddenly dissipated, and the pure, flawless ice essence gathered, transforming into Iceburg that blocked his way.

Sizzle s...

With a forced adjustment of the angle, the crimson beam shot out and flew into the distance.

The greatest sound is silent, the greatest form is formless.

After a brief silence, an earthquake that swept across the entire city of Elegia suddenly struck, followed by thick dark clouds and a torrential downpour of thunder and rain.

"They destroyed an island; their destructive power must be on par with that of a Yonko (Four Emperors), and they seem tireless. Those ancient folks were truly terrifying!"

Mirror Mountain shattered, Yamato gazed into the distance and sighed softly.

"Is this the time for sentimentality? Oh well, since she's not going to put in any effort and is only causing trouble, let her handle the work of maintaining the barrier. Citrus, use that!"

"Oh dear, even Little Hiyori isn't cute anymore. You should use a respectful tone when speaking to your seniors..."

"If you keep babbling on, I'll report you to my brother for betraying the country."

With a frozen smile, Citrus's lips twitched, and he nodded helplessly.

"Yes, yes, you were cuter when you were little, Vasto Lorde, unleash the Anti-Membrane!"

A beam of light pierced through the dark clouds, and beams of light descended from the sky, merging into one.

A flawless, transparent light separated reality from the outside, imprisoning the Song Demon King Tot Musica and everyone else in the city of Elegia.

"Gods! Have you heard our cries and shown us mercy?"

"A miracle! This is a miracle! It's a miracle from the gods!"

"I'm saved! I'm finally saved! Waaaaaah..."

The people of Elegia wept bitterly, but even more so, they were filled with incomprehension as to why this sudden disaster had befallen Elegia.

"Alright, inside this Anti-Membrane, even the attacks of the Song Demon King Tot Musica cannot reach the outside world. After all, this is half a world!"

Hiyori's cheerful words also invigorated Shanks.

"Men, keep this guy here until the very end. We must rescue our daughter no matter what!"

"Ohhhhhhh!!!"

Meanwhile, on the distant horizon, several naval warships sped toward Elegia, their recording Den Den Mushi capturing this terrifying scene.

"Moshi moshi, this is a warship heading to support Elegia, we, we see it... Ah!!!"